alright thanks nonexno for your comment.. im fine with the length, i agree waist cld have been more tapered, the shoulders and waist hv been adjusted after this picture, suit still with the tailor, am waiting to meet the master tailor again to get some tweaks done..

how much did you pay for it? but then the bottom part of your pants and shoes wld still get wet right? hmm..

This post has been edited by jind86: Mar 24 2009, 08:50 PM

Double sided vents all the way! Is it just me who doesn't like the appeal of centre vents?

jin> RM430+ if my memory serves me well. It is fine under a light shower but when it rains very heavily, the trench is best paired with a trusty umbrella after all. Personally, I feel that a white dress shirt must not be drenched under any circumstances unless you want to flash your flesh while getting the bottom of the jeans wet isn't much of a problem. Longer trenches can somewhat reduce incidents of wet trousers but there is no point is wearing the said trenches as the traditionally long length is not so popular among Malaysians. What's more, you could be branded as a flasher for wearing it.

calvinloke> Another vote from me, sir. After reaching sartorial enlightenment, I just couldn't bring myself to like that split in the middle of my suits.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Mar 24 2009, 09:03 PM

We are one. With side vents I have this bad habit that is to search for the vent on both sides of the jacket and put my hands in when they're not doing anything. With a centre vent, I don't seem to be doing it anymore as I will be unveiling my assets to the world.

Interesting trench coat although I prefer it to be khaki. I guess you get lots of attention walking in the rain with that. Oh well, Malaysians tend to look surprised when you're wearing a coat, sweater, tie, vest, everything.

This post has been edited by calvinloke: Mar 24 2009, 09:15 PM

i prefer side vents as well but i have nothing against centre vents.. my next would be double vented, am still finding a very good tailor in malaysia, and am thinking of purchasing the material from outside to save cost.. any articles i can read on this?

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Added on March 24, 2009, 9:39 pmand also i need some advice on how to purchase cloth through ebay..

This post has been edited by jind86: Mar 24 2009, 09:39 PM

Good luck in your search Jind86. I find that throughout this thread I had never come across ticket pockets being discussed. Hmm..

calvinloke> Khaki. I'd love that as well. In fact, my next target would be a beige / tan db trench but that would only come after Malaysians start getting familiarized with trenches. They are not really good at put up with formality. Wear even a normal sportsjacket out and you'll be asked if you're attending any special events, a situation which I found myself in previously.

Ah.. the ticket pocket. It is a rare classical gem indeed and hard (very) to find in most modern suits since the days of the coal locomotive are gone and gents hardly need a place to keep their tickets. I prefer simplicity though (sans the ticket pocket).

jin> Ditto. We should start by studying suiting, fabric weights, weaves, and whatnot first.

Cenarius> While I agree that a beige trench looks best, I can't manage to find any in this country. Black, on the other hand, is easy to find here since it is a 'fashionable colour' for modern trenches.

All it takes is confidence in what you wear, mate! Surely it attracted a lot of attention but as long as I look confident in it, I'm sure the attentions are positive. Before I purchased my trench, I have seen a young adult wearing one while shopping in 1 Utama and I really loved the look. That time I can't help but to keep looking at him, with admiration of course.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Mar 24 2009, 09:58 PM

Get that alot as well. I have ticket pockets on every suit I own. Okay just 2 suits. I find it pretty useful to shove the tickets in while driving on highways.

This post has been edited by calvinloke: Mar 24 2009, 09:59 PM

yeah exactly, anyone know any good links to read up on this? im afraid most tailors nowadays would be reluctant to share such information as they would prefer the customers to buy their in-house cloth..

calvinloke> Great to see gents flashing ticket pockets on formal suits. I've been reading a lot of arguments on ticket pocket's suitability on suits that has a degree of formality. Some people laud it while some throws flak at it. Probably due to the pocket's countryside origin, if I'm not mistaken.

Anyway, are those horn buttons? The colour seems to hint so, or maybe it was just the lighting.

Oh. Nice to see a ps on your suit too. I must get a few ps soon as my chest pocket feels empty..

jin> I've tried lurking a lot in other forums and reading up on fabric threads but can't manage to learn much. Still, the best way is to befriend the taukeh of local fabric shops and start learning by touch, playing with the fabric swatch. This is a difficult feat since I've never visited any fabric shops.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Mar 24 2009, 10:08 PM

yeah suit jackets with ticket pockets look nice, but shouldnt you not wear your suit jacket when driving? i read somewhere that it wasnt advisable..

Recently I read that friction from the seatbelts tends to wear out the surface of the super-numbered suits very quickly and give you that awful shiny mark similar to a post ironing dissaster.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Mar 24 2009, 10:16 PM

yeah sound good, am planning to go to Binwani's sometime soon to take a look around, mofonyx mentioned that they always have 70% off lol..

not only the friction from the seat belts, the cushion seat as well (which is much larger area compared to seat belts).. and wearing your suit jacket while driving may end up creasing them as well..

Indeed. Those are horn buttons. I always feel the suit is naked without a PS. Have to get some new PSs one of these days.
Why not wear it for driving? I mean if it's a long distance drive you may want to take it off as you might wrinkle the jacket otherwise I think it's fine so far for me.

Makes sense. But I wouldn't want to take it off and place it down or folding it as I need to adjust my PS again OR hang it at the arm handles. Don't like the look of a jacket hanging inside a car! It's a S-120s. Not really as I don't drive for more than 20 minutes. Ahh how often can I put on a suit anyway!

This post has been edited by calvinloke: Mar 24 2009, 10:29 PM

Ahhh. Just as I thought. After lurking in AA and SF for so long, my eyes are now well-trained.
By the way, I would like to comment on how that suit gives you a nice V silhouette from the broad shoulders to the tapered waist.

Your suit doesn't wrinkle that easily even when worn while driving? May I know what number is it? s100?

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Added on March 24, 2009, 10:34 pmThe situation that you were in would really give me an excuse to invest in this.

I'm amazed how your s120 can withstand creasing after a short drive! Must be great quality stuff.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Mar 24 2009, 10:34 PM

It's a vintage fabric thrifted from the bay.
That suit carrier ain't cheap. Speaking about PSs, people often asked wtf am I putting in the breast pocket. Was it tissue or something? Sigh.

lol.. haih my suit is still with my tailor, supposedly they claim that it is possible to have a perfect suit still although the paddings are trimmed later on =S i dont know le, now when i feel the padding, they seem "bumpy", like they are not even.. they are truly pissed at me already as i'm still not satisfied with it..

This post has been edited by jind86: Mar 24 2009, 11:20 PM

@calvinloke

nice suit

@Fusion[Ex]

don't u feel hot wearing them outdoors? i mean, most jackets sold in msia aren't actually for wear locally, the materials just doesnt go well with our weather. the most comfortable coat i wore in malaysia was bought overseas. its 100% cotton but unless i'm indoor i. just. cant. stand. our. weather!!

calvinloke> Can't blame them since nearly every young adult in this country doesn't use PS's. To them, a PS is only intended for blowing noses instead of an accessory. My last encounter with a suited Malaysian flashing a PS (in 3 peaked arrangement) is a well-dressed grandpa (sportsjacket, linen trousers and all) who sipped morning coffee in a chinese coffee shop.

Speaking of which, you should definitely post more pictures here and not only in SF's HOF:WAYWRN thread since this thread could use more pictures.

jin> How long have they been with your tailor?

Cenarius> Absolutely not, mate, since I hardly walk much that day and only sipped coffee in J.Co and I was in an air-conditioned mall. When I do feel hot, I wear it unbuttoned with the belt hanging at the back. I'd only strip it off completely if I feel extremely hot like when Hirano Aya is standing in front of me.

Anyway, trenches that would work in this country would be those full cotton Korean trenches but that's only style without function.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Mar 24 2009, 11:48 PM

well, i dont possess a car so if i'd wear one, i'd have to wear it out to the bus stop (without roof), and wait for a bus. so it's gonna be hot

but yeah black seems to be the only fashionable colour in msia